Both traits can be increased with practice. Working towards long-term goals is a trainable key to good mental health, recent research finds. People who keep following their dreams are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety or panic attacks. The other trait that helps people maintain good mental health is being optimistic. Both being optimistic and persistent can be increased with practice.

Both traits can be increased with practice.

Working towards long-term goals is a trainable key to good mental health, recent research finds.

People who keep following their dreams are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety or panic attacks.

The other trait that helps people maintain good mental health is being optimistic.

Both being optimistic and persistent can be increased with practice.